Taylor is inviting all former students, staff and faculty to an Alumni Reception in Winnipeg this weekend. This is an opportunity to reunite with old friends and classmates, and to hear an update on Taylor from President David Williams. There will also be a chance to hear more about a new Manitoba & area chapter of the Taylor Alumni Association.

Hopefully you already know about it and are able to come but if you need to know more, here are the basics:WHAT: Alumni Reception - open to alumni of Taylor/NABC/EBS/CTI and their spousesWHERE: Rowandale Baptist Church (162 Rowandale Avenue, Winnipeg MB)WHEN: Sunday, October 16 at 2:30 PM.

Recent EventsTaylor's 2nd annual onWORD Conference was outstanding, with nine great speakers and lots of good discussion. The only disappointment was low attendance, which was likely due to a misunderstanding of the topic ("The Day Metallica Came to Church"). We heard from some people who thought it was wrong to present a heavy metal band as an instrument of God's truth, but those who were here were able to clearly hear Pastor John van Sloten's understanding of a God whose truth is on display in all of creation. He showed how listening for God's truth in all that He has made actually forces us to be more diligent students of the written Word and helps us be more faithful followers of the incarnate Word. We are looking ahead to next year's conWORD Conference, and welcome any thoughts you have on the topics and speakers that would interest you.

The Church Planting Seminar at Taylor Seminary last month was amazing. There are some remarkable new churches taking shape in the greater Edmonton area, and it was great to have about 20 students together, hearing directly from these innovative, risk-taking church planters from various denominations. It’s exciting that there is so much interest in helping the church grow in new ways!

Upcoming EventsNext week, the E P Wahl Centre is back on the road, offering training events in Winnipeg and Calgary. We are also hosting an Alumni Reception in Winnipeg this Sunday -- check out this list of events, and join us ifyou can.

Seminary UpdateOur enrollment this fall is up again over last year, and we continue to see a rising number of inquiries fromstudents interested in beginning their studies in the Winter Semester (starts January 17th). There are someupcoming modular courses to be aware of, especially for working students who love to complete a fullcourse in a one week or a multi-weekend format.

Want to Read More?You may be interested to know that we have begun posting Taylor news releases, articles, ads and othercommunication pieces online. View the Taylor Media Archive here.

One More ThingDid you know that Taylor serves students from many different denominational backgrounds? Althoughhistorically associated with the North American Baptist Conference, we have had students from dozens ofdenominations. Baptist, Alliance, Anglican, Lutheran, E-Free, Nazarene, Mennonite Brethren, Pentecostal,Christian Reformed– and everything in between… students looking for an evangelical, academically strongprogram have come to Taylor.

Many students are enrolling in our new 77-hour Master of Divinity program; we also offer master’s levelprograms in intercultural studies and theological studies, and there are shorter diploma and certificateprograms. Or simply come and take the courses that interest you.

“The Taylor difference makes a big difference.” Come and see how Taylor serves the local church byequipping and training men and women for more effective service.

For those on our mailing list, please watch for a letter from President Dr. David Williams; it offers an updateof Taylor's progress as we re-tool to better meet the educational needs of the church. It also offers areminder that Taylor relies on your financial support for this ministry.

Thanks for your continued interest in Taylor! As always, please be in touch if there is any way we can be ofservice.